Employment Opportunities >> City & County Management

City Manager

City of Summerville

Posted: Jul. 23, 2018

End Date: Sep. 4, 2018

The City of Summerville is seeking to hire a qualified City Manager. The City of Summerville is the county seat of Chattooga County which is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians in Northwest Georgia.

The City Manager will report to the Mayor and five City Council Members, who are elected to staggered four-year terms.

The City Manager’s office provides centralized direction and leadership for the effective administration and operations of all municipal services for the city as directed by the Mayor and Council and serves as the focal point for the management of the city service departments.

Responsibilities include: preparing the annual budget, providing leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans, advising the Mayor and Council of financial conditions and current and future needs of the city and monitoring and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Government accounting and financial experience is a major component of a successful applicant.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of government administration principles, comprehensive knowledge of the function of and interrelationship of all city departments. Possess skills in the presentation of ideas, both oral and written. Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret data reports. Knowledge of city codes, ordinances, resolutions, policies and guidelines regarding city organization and operations.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalate experience, Masters preferred in Public or Business Administration or related field, and 3 to 5 years’ experience in city/county government finance, management or equivalent.

Salary: negotiable dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Benefit Package: The city offers an excellent benefit package including a defined benefit retirement plan through the Georgia Municipal Association, vacation, sick, holidays and full insurance package.

Interested persons should submit a resume, detailed cover letter- which includes salary expectations, and a list of three (3) professional references with contact information. Resumes and accompanying information will be received through close of business Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Resumes and accompanying information may be submitted to one of the following: